February 24, 2023

China’s coal mine accidents rise amid push for higher production

At least six people were killed and 47 others are still missing two days after the collapse of an open pit coal mine.

February 23, 2023

HSBC says greenwash risks have potential to impede market access

The decision comes as financial watchdogs make increasingly clear they won’t tolerate exaggerated or false ESG claims.

February 23, 2023

Death toll rises after coal mine collapses in northern China

Police are investigating the cause of the disaster at the open pit operation in Inner Mongolia.

February 23, 2023

Column: War in Ukraine shows commodity markets are robust, adaptable

One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, it's clear that markets are remarkably resilient and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

February 23, 2023

Coking coal futures rise as China mine collapse fans supply fears

Dalian coking coal futures scaled an eight-month peak on Thursday.

February 22, 2023

Xi prods rescuers as China mine accident leaves dozens missing

Collapsed in coal mine in northern China caused two deaths and left more than 50 people missing.

February 21, 2023

G20 watchdog says commodity market concentration poses threat to wider economy

The FSB said vulnerabilities in commodities are similar to those in non-bank financial intermediaries.

February 21, 2023

Teck Resources to become Teck Metals as it spins off coal unit

Teck's multibillion-dollar steelmaking coal unit will be an independent publicly-listed firm called Elk Valley Resources Ltd.

February 20, 2023

BHP eyes demand green shoots in China as profit slumps

Miners have wrestled with surging costs and a tight labour market amid sharply lower iron ore prices over the latter half of 2022, as China's strict zero-covid-19 policy curtailed economic…

February 19, 2023

Governments spent record $1 trillion last year subsidizing fossil fuels

International Energy Agency estimates that the combined subsidies for oil, natural gas, electricity and coal hit an all-time high in 2022.